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From HK to MK
A mixed race son visits his Chinese father in Milton Keynes.
Short documentary 2017 10 mins
Overview
What does it mean to be British? Gabriel, a dentist originally from Hong Kong, has lived in Milton Keynes for nearly 50 years. His mixed race son Michael couldn't wait to leave. Now a film-maker, he returns to the city to discover how his father feels about the place he has made home.
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